Had a good day at the yard sales today...

[Jay2TheRescue]

Went shopping with my sister today.  I found a Singer featherweight folding cardtable for $27 and a mini wireless optical mouse (for my laptop)for $3.

-Jay

[valleythriftshopper]

Good price for the table, those things go for 100-150 on Ebay. 

[Jay2TheRescue]

Good price for the table, those things go for 100-150 on Ebay. 

I know...  That's why I jumped on it.

-Jay

[loveit]

Speaking of Ebay, I used to buy things that I really didn't want, thinking of all the money I could make if I sold it on Ebay. I have gotten over that now. I'm not going to sell on Ebay. I don't like their policies and frankly, I'm afraid Pay Pal will take my money and I'll never see it.

Anybody selling on Ebay and having good experiences?

[aGentlerTime]

We found these really cool old vintage, but new cowboyish belts with various silver adornment on them and kewl belt buckles.  One belt buckle is handmade out of a bunch of old buffalo head nickels. 

[valleythriftshopper]

Nice, probably worth some money too, I think those type of belts sell well online.

[foutchie]

I sell on ebay (not a big seller, but still do it) - I haven't had a problem yet, although I know people who have.  I use paypal also - if you get delivery confirmation on your item and always mail to the ebay/paypal address listed for the person, you won't risk losing your money.

[Thrift Shop Romantic]

Good to know, Foutchie. I have some things I'm thinking of selling, so am happy for the tips.

[foutchie]

you're welcome!  the other thing is always be aware of emails pretending to be ebay asking  you to "verify your account" - those are shams aimed at getting your sign in information.   Always go directly to your "my ebay" page and check your ebay messages there - that's the legit ones.

[rosevillerose]

Went shopping with my sister today.  I found a Singer featherweight folding cardtable for $27 and a mini wireless optical mouse (for my laptop)for $3.

-Jay

I lucked out last summer and found a Singer Featherweight in a yard sale for 10 bucks it was in Mint Condition.  The old lady that I bought it from called it a toy.  I sold it on Ebay for 390 dollars.  It worked perfectly.  I bought my new glasses with the profit.

[Jay2TheRescue]

Exactly 1 year ago this week I bought a Singer Featherweight at a Lions Club rummage sale for $2.  The case had a broken handle, but the machine inside was in very good condition.  I try not to buy featherweights unless its a good deal.  I think the most I ever paid for one was $100, and most of them I've bought were under $50.

-Jay

Went shopping with my sister today.  I found a Singer featherweight folding cardtable for $27 and a mini wireless optical mouse (for my laptop)for $3.

-Jay

I lucked out last summer and found a Singer Featherweight in a yard sale for 10 bucks it was in Mint Condition.  The old lady that I bought it from called it a toy.  I sold it on Ebay for 390 dollars.  It worked perfectly.  I bought my new glasses with the profit.

[mccoysnina]

What do you do with all those Featherweights?  Are you a collector or just a re-seller?  I do a lot of sewing but only have one machine + serger.  My next door neightbor used to collect the old Singer treadles but used them as tables. 
Jeannie

[Jay2TheRescue]

My mother is a collector...  She gets first dibs on every sewing machine I find.  If she declines then I sell it at an antiques show.

-Jay

What do you do with all those Featherweights?  Are you a collector or just a re-seller?  I do a lot of sewing but only have one machine + serger.  My next door neightbor used to collect the old Singer treadles but used them as tables. 
Jeannie

[valleythriftshopper]

Anyone have a good yard sale day?  Mine was OK, mostly junk at the sales I went to.  I did buy a Lladro figurine for .50 cents, I couldn't believe it when the lady told me the price.  I am glad too because I would have been mad that I got up so early if all I found were the few other little things I bought.  I finished the day well at the thrifts, got a nice wood frame for one of my birdie paintings for .50 cents (one down & one to go).  It was a the same thrift where I got the paintings too.  Also a new Vera Bradley handbag for 2 bucks!  The big splurge was a bag of 19 vintage hankies for 10 bucks.  Not the cheapest I ever found them, but they are quite pretty, though I found one with a hole . 

[aGentlerTime]

Sit down, and please don't pass out but..........drumroll please.................................................I got a bi-centennial 7 up bottle for 10c.  Why, I have no clue, it looked lonely???